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China’s Second Largest Aluminium Producer joins IAI

At its 76th Board Meeting, held in London on 12 October 2009, the leading Chinese power generator and aluminium producer China Power Investment Corporation (CPI) has been elected to membership of global aluminium industry body the International Aluminium Institute (IAI).

15 January 2010: International Aluminium Institute

 

Conductive polymer coating for copper fights corrosion while leaving conductive properties unaffected

A recent article describes how copper has been successfully covered with a conductive polymer that creates a barrier with the corrosive environment while leaving the conductive property of the material untouched.

16 January 2009: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

 

Alcoa-SIE Cargo Conversions redelivers first 757-200ASF

Alcoa Inc. announced the first redelivery of its Alcoa-SIE Cargo Conversions 757-200ASF freighter conversion program. The converted freighter (MSN 24235) was redelivered to Babcock & Brown Aircraft Management.

03 September 2007: Alcoa

 

Alcoa signs MOU with India's Council of Scientific & Industrial Research

Alcoa announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with India’s Council of Scientific & Industrial Research to partner in collaborative research projects that address critical global issues such as energy efficiency, alternative and renewable energy sources, environmental technologies as well as multi-material engineered solutions.

02 September 2007: Alcoa

 

Alcoa Wheel Products introduces new InTire(TM) Management System

Alcoa Wheel Products broadens its area of expertise and services with the introduction of its new InTire Management System.

01 September 2007: Alcoa

 

Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels launches pro series and adventure series wheel lines

Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels, a Cleveland-based business unit of Alcoa Inc., announced the expansion of their off-road light truck product line to include the new Pro Series and Adventure Series wheel lines to their existing product catalog of Classics.

31 August 2007: Alcoa

 

Alcoa provides structural design and engineering for GM's Sequel

Alcoa announced that it contributed structural design, engineering and manufacturing expertise, fabricated more than 300 aluminum structural components and built the bodies-in-white for the Chevrolet Sequel … the automobile that General Motors believes is the most technologically-advanced ever built.

30 August 2007: Alcoa

 

Alcoa opens first plant in Bulgaria to produce consumer products

Alcoa announced that it has opened a plant in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, to produce household wraps products, including foil, film and disposer bags. This is the first Alcoa facility in Bulgaria, making it the 43rd country in which the company manufactures products in addition to its sales and marketing offices throughout the world. The plant will produce packaging products under the Reynolds(R) brand and Baco(R) brand names for the retail markets in the U.K., Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

29 August 2007: Alcoa

 

Alcoa's Howmet Operation in Michigan installs new furnace equipped with latest control technology

Alcoa's Howmet Products and Services business celebrated the 'first pour' of its newly installed vacuum furnace, located at the company's manufacturing facility in Whitehall, Michigan. The new furnace, equipped with the latest control technology, will soon begin manufacturing production parts to meet a growing customer demand in the aerospace market.

28 August 2007: Alcoa

 

Alcoa and Nike team up to form licensing partnership for new Nike Premium Baseball Bats

Alcoa announced that its Global Engineered Products business has signed a multi-year contract with Nike to supply specialty aluminum drawn tube for the sports giant's premium brand baseball bats that will be used on baseball diamonds throughout the world this season.

27 August 2007: Alcoa

 

Alcoa introduces new hurricane-resistant architectural panel system

Alcoa announced the introduction of a new, innovative product for the commercial building and construction market engineered to help provide protection from the damage of hurricane wind-borne debris.

26 August 2007: Alcoa

 

Alcoa and DuPont collaborate on new hurricane-resistant architectural panel system

Alcoa and DuPont have collaborated to develop a new product for the commercial building and construction market that provides protection against the damage of hurricane wind-borne debris.

25 August 2007: Alcoa

 

AFL Automotive supplying wire harnesses to Powersports Market

Alcoa announced that its AFL Automotive business is supplying Polaris Industries Inc. with wire harnesses for the company's RANGER all-purpose utility vehicle, one of Polaris' fastest-growing product lines.

24 August 2007: Alcoa

 

Alcoa takes full ownership of Intalco and Eastalco Smelters in Washington

Alcoa announced it has reached agreement to acquire the minority interests in its Intalco and Eastalco aluminum smelters in Ferndale, Washington and Frederick, Maryland.

23 August 2007: Alcoa

 

Alcoa-SIE Cargo Conversions agreement with American Airlines to convert 757-200 to cargo configurations

Alcoa Inc. announced an agreement with American Airlines to perform cargo conversions and maintenance on 757-200 aircraft for its Alcoa-SIE Cargo Conversions business unit. The addition of American Airlines Maintenance Services adds tremendous capacity, experience and expertise to the ASCC 757 freighter conversion program.

22 August 2007: Alcoa

 

Alcoa Wheel Products showcases fuel savings solutions

Alcoa Wheel Products showcased and presented its fuel savings solutions during the recent Efficient Diesel Workshop, sponsored by the Columbia Williamette Clean Cities Coalition in Portland, Oregon. The workshop educated attendees on how to save fuel and money with efficient technologies, incentives and financial programs for their commercial vehicles.

21 August 2007: Alcoa

 

Alcoa & Maxwell Technologies sign memorandum to develop cold start system for commercial vehicles

Alcoa AFL Automotive and Maxwell Technologies announced today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of a cold start system for the commercial transportation market. The companies will incorporate Maxwell's BOOSTCAP(R) ultracapacitors with AFL's power management system to develop an efficient engine starting system.

20 August 2007: Alcoa

 

Alcoa Packaging receives DuPont Silver Award for Barilla Sauce Shrink Sleeve Packaging

Alcoa Packaging, a business of Alcoa Inc., recently received a DuPont Silver Award for the Barilla Restaurant Creations(TM) Pasta Sauces dual-stacked jar package.

19 August 2007: Alcoa

 

Alcoa Wheel Products introduces new Dura-Bright(R) Wheels with XBR(TM) technology

Alcoa's new Dura-Bright(R) wheels with XBR technology are now brighter than ever and provide customers with wheels that are 53% more reflective and with 74% more image clarity!

18 August 2007: Alcoa

 

Alcoa's Hungary Operation ships first order of turbine airfoils

According to Laszlo Veres, Director, Manufacturing Europe/Asia for Alcoa Howmet, the first shipment follows an expansive modernization project at the Alcoa-Kofem facility.

17 August 2007: Alcoa

 

Alcoa AFL Automotive & Altair Nanotechnologies to develop battery pack system

Alcoa's AFL Automotive business and Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. announced that they have signed an agreement to develop a battery pack system for medium-duty hybrid trucks.

16 August 2007: Alcoa

 

Alcoa forms Chinese Automotive Casting Alliance with SMW Automotive Hong Kong

Alcoa announced today that it has signed an agreement with SMW Automotive Hong Kong to form an alliance to produce cast aluminum chassis and suspension components and modules for the automotive industry in China, South Korea, Japan and the Asia Pacific region.

15 August 2007: Alcoa

 

Alcoa Foundation supports Better Housing Coalition Sustainable Home Development Project

Alcoa Foundation announced today that it is providing the Better Housing Coalition of Richmond, Virginia with funding totaling approximately $137,000 over three years to support the construction of high performance, energy efficient homes for first time low to-moderate income homebuyers in a new BHC division called Winchester Forest.

14 August 2007: Alcoa

 

Alcoa-SIE cargo conversions 757-200ASF receives FAA STC

'Receiving the Supplemental Type Certificate for our 757-200 14+ design provides the platform for our launch product. This aircraft provides longer range and a larger payload than the B727 while delivering superior operating economics based around a simple design that retains more of the 757’s original structure.

13 August 2007: Alcoa

 

A new short height design that delivers big for soft drink bottlers

Alcoa Closure Systems International introduces the 28mm Xtra-Lok mini, a beverage closure that delivers maximum performance for soft drink bottlers, while returning to a more classic and easier opening profile design.

12 August 2007: Alcoa

 
 
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